ONE bid short of €60,000 was the average price paid last year for foals by Earthlight, who started his stud career at a fee of €20,000, but can now be had for €15,000 in his third season at Kildangan.

Demand was strong for his stock, 30 of the 32 lots offered were sold, and he had a pair of colts that realised 100,000gns and €120,000, while his best filly sold for €105,000. He certainly makes great appeal to any breeder looking for speed and precocity.